Billionaire Mark Cuban, known for his role on “Shark Tank,” has revealed that he would buy X (formerly Twitter) from Elon Musk “in a heartbeat” if it were up for sale and within his budget. Cuban made the statement during an interview with Wired, where he also expressed interest in purchasing Fox News. However, Cuban admitted that there’s one significant obstacle: Musk has no intention of selling the platform.
Despite this, X users have flooded the platform with requests for Cuban to “save us” and “rid us of that man,” referring to Musk. Cuban replied, saying he wished he could, but saw no reason why Musk would sell the social media giant.
Since acquiring Twitter in 2022 for $44 billion, Musk has faced criticism for rebranding it as X, laying off significant portions of its workforce, and transforming the platform into what some describe as a hub for misinformation and far-right propaganda. Musk’s outspoken conservative views have only amplified the controversy surrounding X’s direction.
According to Bradford Ferguson, president of Halter Ferguson Financial, X’s revenue has dropped by 84% since Musk took over. While many of Cuban’s fans are rooting for him to acquire X, others fear that his ownership could restrict “free speech.”
Cuban, a cryptocurrency enthusiast, has also been vocal about his support for Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election, standing in contrast to Musk and many in the crypto community who support Donald Trump. Cuban’s stance has sparked backlash, particularly from Trump supporters in the crypto world. Despite the criticism, Cuban continues to advocate for policies that he believes will help marginalized groups, particularly through the adoption of crypto.
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